The Wacker Neuson Piston Guide Ring is a genuine OEM component designed for DPU, BPU, and APU series reversible vibratory plate compactors. As a direct factory replacement, this ring maintains the precise alignment and seal integrity required to keep the exciter system performing at full compaction output. It is confirmed to fit an extensive range of models across the DPU 2540H, DPU 2550H, DPU 2560H, DPU 3050H, DPU 3060H, DPU 3070H, DPU 3750H, DPU 3760H, BPU 2540A, BPU 3050A, BPU 3750A, APU3050e, APU2840e, APU2850e, APU2860e, APU3340e, APU3350e, and APU3360e series. Being a genuine Wacker Neuson part, the is manufactured to the same tolerances as the original, ensuring a drop-in replacement without guesswork.
Key Features
- OEM Dimensional Tolerance — Manufactured to exact piston bore specifications, ensuring the guide ring seats correctly and maintains the clearance needed for consistent exciter operation.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to the same cross-section and profile as the original, so it installs into the exciter housing without modification or fitment adjustments.
- Broad Model Coverage — Fits DPU, BPU, and APU reversible vibratory plate families ranging from the 2540 through the 3760 series, including H, HS, HE, TS, and electric APU variants.
- Sustained Compaction Force — A correctly fitted guide ring keeps the piston tracking true within the exciter cylinder, preserving full centrifugal force output and consistent compaction depth pass after pass.
- Wear-Critical Component — Guide ring wear causes piston side-loading and accelerated cylinder wall scoring; replacing this part on schedule protects the exciter assembly from costlier internal damage.
The piston guide ring sits inside the exciter housing of a reversible vibratory plate compactor and keeps the piston centered as it reciprocates within the cylinder bore. Its job is to prevent lateral contact between the piston and the cylinder wall, maintaining the tight clearance that allows the exciter to generate and direct compaction force efficiently. When the guide ring wears, the piston begins to rock or drag against the bore, which reduces compaction output, increases vibration in the wrong directions, and can score the cylinder wall — leading to a full exciter rebuild if left unaddressed.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000126163 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0126163 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Piston Guide Ring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| DPU2540H | DPU 2540H | 5000610035, 5000008755 |
| DPU 2550H | DPU 2550H | 5000610036, 5000008756 |
| DPU 2560H | DPU 2560H | 5000610037, 5000008757 |
| DPU 2560H-TS | DPU 2560H-TS | 5000610038, 5000610005 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| DPU 3050H | DPU 3050H | 5000610039, 5000008759 |
| DPU 3060H | DPU 3060H | 5000610040, 5000008760 |
| DPU 3070H | DPU 3070H | 5000610041, 5000008908 |
| DPU 3060H-TS | DPU 3060H-TS | 5000610042, 5000610006 |
| DPU 3050HE | DPU 3050HE | 5000610298 |
| DPU 3060HE-TS | DPU 3060HE-TS | 5000610302 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| DPU 3050H US | DPU 3050H US | 5100000310 |
| DPU 3750Hts | DPU 3750Hts | 5000610321 |
| DPU 3750Hets | DPU 3750Hets | 5000610322 |
| DPU 3760Hts | DPU 3760Hts | 5000610358 |
| DPU 3760Hets | DPU 3760Hets | 5000610359 |
| BPU 3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats | 5000610408 |
| BPU3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats US | 5000610423 |
| DPU 3750Hts US | DPU 3750Hts US | 5100000311 |
| Gasoline Reversible Vibratory Plate | BPU 3050 | 5000008955 |
| Gas Reversible Vibratory Plate ,25 kN,40cm/16in | BPU 2540 | 5000008954 |
| vibratory Plate | BPU2540A CN | 5100046522 |
| Vibration Plate | DPU 3050Hw US Army | 5100009915 |
| APU3050e | APU3050e | 5100063132 |
| Vibration Plate APU3050e (LOXAM) | APU3050e (LOXAM) | 5100072122 |
| Vibration Plate | BPU3050A CN | 5100039661 |
| APU2840e | APU2840e | 5100076967 |
| APU2850e | APU2850e | 5100076968 |
| APU2860e | APU2860e | 5100076969 |
| APU3340e | APU3340e | 5100076970 |
| APU3360e | APU3360e | 5100076971 |
| APU3350e | APU3350e | 5100077806, 5100077807 |
| Vibroplate APU KMAT | APU KMAT | 5100060379 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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